Director, Naval Radars Growth Programs

RTX•Tewksbury, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Naval Radars is seeking a highly motivated candidate to serve as the Director of Program Management for Naval Radars Growth Programs. This position will report directly to the Naval Radars Executive Director and be a member of the Naval Radars Leadership Team staff. The Director will lead the delivery and capacity Acceleration Team, and is responsible for franchise growth strategy, new program and product introduction, and program leadership for new radar and international growth programs. This position requires a high level of leadership and management to achieve technical, cost and schedule requirements necessary to meet the Naval Radars Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Plan (LRP), while also meeting the expectations and contractual requirements of the US Navy and International customers. Naval Radars is a portfolio area within the Naval Power, Naval Systems & Sustainment sub-strategic business unit, providing exceptional solutions in sensors and effector integration for the United States and its allies. The portfolio includes domestic and international full life cycle of the SPY-6 Family of Radars as well as the production and sustainment of the Future X-Band Radar franchise. This position is an onsite role based at our Tewksbury, MA facility.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 14 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 12 years’ experience
Prior Experience managing cost, schedule, and technical performance for programs with use of program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Risk and Opportunity Management, Estimate at Completions (EACs), etc.
Prior experience leading proposal activity and franchise captures
Prior experience leading cross-functional teams
Prior experience with development, production, and sustainment programs
Prior experience with Foreign Military Sales Program Management
Level 3 Certified or ability to achieve certification within 1 year
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Proven success creating and maintaining strong executive level relationships with suppliers, customers, government representatives, primes and internal peers
Excellent communication skills with proven ability to facilitate teamwork across functions
Experience with Foreign Military Sales, International Traffic and Arms (ITAR) regulations, Export Import (EXIM), and licensing requirements
Understanding of the DoD acquisition environment and processes
Experience with IDIQ contracts
General understanding of advanced radar programs and Integrated Air & Missile Defense missions

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Executive Director, Program Area Directors, and functional leaders to achieve delivery acceleration commitments, integrate franchise growth strategies, and provide program leadership for new radar and international growth programs.
Work across Raytheon Strategic Business Units to develop new applications for Naval Radars solutions in other theaters, domains, and Customers
Work closely with the Requirements & Capabilities team to develop, plan, and transition new programs from capture to execution
Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) scope for the Future X-Band Radar franchise, to ensure successful transition from the Advanced Technologies Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase to Naval Power Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP)
Represent Naval Radars as the Customer-facing Program Manager for adjacent and international solutions
Interface directly with the Navy International Program Office (NIPO) to collaborate on the direction of international programs